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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 220.59 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 220.59 and 110.84 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 220.59 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/220.59 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 220.59 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 24,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449.09/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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